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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2000-04-18 71 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California April 18,2000 7:00 p.m. I / The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Fran Jenkins. The Invocation was offered by Dr. Ernie Johnson of Redding Christian Fellowship Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members present: Cibula, Kight, and McGeorge. Council Member Pohlmeyer was absent. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Director of Public Works August, Director of Development Services Swanson, Director of Electric Utility Feider, Fire Chief Wagner, Support Services Director Kersten, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Manager of Energy Services Keener, City Treasurer Clark, Assistant to the City Manager/Community Services Niemer, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive Secretary Miller. Mayor Anderson welcomed the community to the new City Council Chambers. PRESENTATION FROM THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION OUTPATIENT CLINIC (A-050-060) Tony Pineda, Director of the Veterans' Administration Outpatient Clinic, provided an overview of the clinic's services and availability to veterans. I CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of January 21,2000, and Regular Meeting of April 4,2000 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 19, check numbers 276949 through 277325 inclusive, in the amount of $4,264,404.54, for the period April 4 through April 13, 2000, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 20, check numbers 469862 through 470346 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 74189 through 74735, in the amount of$1,453,523.06, for the period March 19 through April 1, 2000, be approved. TOTAL: $5,717,927.60 I Ordinance No. 2269 - re Redding Municipal Code Chapter 10.44 - Fortunetelling (L-070-100) It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2269 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding repealing Chapter 10.44 of the Redding Municipal Code - F ortunetelling. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, and McGeorge Council Members - Anderson Council Members - Pohlmeyer Council Members - None 04/18/2000 72 Resolution - Authorizing Submittal of Used Oil Recycling Block Grant Application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (G-100-170, P-150-050-500) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2000-69 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the submittal of a Used Oil Recycling Block Grant application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for approximately $82,605 in Fiscal Years 2000-2001,2001-2002, and 2002-2003. Pacific Bell Grant Application for Information Kiosk at the Civic Center (G-100, C-050-025) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that City Council authorize submission of a grant to the Pacific Bell Foundation requesting $10,390 to assist in obtaining an automated information kiosk in the Civic Center lobby. I Resolution - re Landscape Maintenance District "A" (A-170-075-050) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-70 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the report of the engineer as filed, and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code, and setting a public hearing for June 6, 2000, for 7:00 p.m., at City Council Chambers. Resolution - re Landscape Maintenance District "BOO (A-170-075-051 ) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-71 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the report of the engineer as filed, and declaring its intention to 1) annex Unit 1 of the Copper Creek Subdivision into Area 12 ofthe district, 2) rename Unit 3, Stillwater Heights Subdivision, into Area 6, and 3) levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code; and setting a public hearing for June 6,2000, for 7:00 p.m., at City Council Chambers. I Resolution - re Landscape Maintenance District "COO (A-170-075-052) It is the recommendation ofthe Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-72 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the report of the engineer as filed; renaming Unit 5, Blossom Park Subdivision, into Area 1; declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code; and setting a public hearing for June 6,2000, for 7:00 p.m., at City Council Chambers. Set Public Hearing re Annexation AN-1-99. East Cypress Area. by the City of Redding ( A-150-256) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that a public hearing be set for May 16, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. regarding annexation conducting authority for Annexation AN-1-99, East Cypress area, by the City of Redding. I Amendment to Contract with Hausrath Economics Group for Consulting Services to the Impact Fee Review Committee (F-205-600) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that City Council approve an amendment to the contract with Hausrath Economics Group for an additional $22,910 for 04/18/2000 73 subcontracted work by DKS Associates updating traffic project cost estimates and creating traffic models. Mayor Anderson noted that when additional work is required, funding for those services should be approved prior to the work being done. I ~. Report of City Selection Committee Appointments for Redding (B-080-650-150) The following recommendations are to be made by the Mayor for appointments to various commissions, to be presented at the Mayors' City Selection Committee annual meeting on April 27, 2000: .Mark Cibula to the Airport Land Use Commission (Dave McGeorge - alternate), Dave McGeorge to the Local Agency Formation Commission, Dave McGeorge to the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (Mike Pohlmeyer - alternate), and Mike. Mitchell to the Superior California Economic Development District. Resolution - Summary Vacation of Easement for Street Purposes off Hilltop Drive (A-01O-040) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 2000-73 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating the street portion only (3.58 acres) of the easement off Hilltop Drive dedicated to the City of Redding by the parcel map recorded April 28, 1981, in Book 21 of parcel maps at Page 132, Shasta County Records, pursuant to extension of the Sacramento River Trail. I Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements for Blossom Park Unit 5 Subdivision (S-31-90), by Henry Booher and Adolph Meyer, East End of Constitution Way (S-070-230 & S-100-044) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 2000-74 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Norwich Court and Beaumont Drive in Unit 5 of the Blossom Park Subdivision. It is also recommended that City Council accept the improvements in Blossom Park Unit 5 Subdivision as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be instructed to return the securities to the developer. Reimbursement Agreement re La Rinconada Sewer Trunk Line (W-020-575, S-101-013, A-070-300) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council authorize a reimbursement agreement with Mr. Lyle Tullis and Charles Heller, Jr., to oversize and lower the sewer line through the La Rinconada Subdivision in order to provide sewer service to the Saratoga Drive area, reimbursing the developers up to a maximum of $85,000 for costs submitted within one year of signing the agreement. The previous reimbursement agreement with James and Deborah Huber has expired and the property was purchased by Lyle Tullis and Charles Heller, Jr., from the Hubers. I Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3350, Lake BoulevardlBoulder Drive Signalization (B-050-020, T -080-700) It is the recommendation of the Public Works DireCtor that Bid Schedule No. 3350 (Job No. 2091), Lake BoulevardlBoulder Drive Signalization, be awarded to H&H Electric in the amount of$155,696, and an additional $23,000 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $16,000 be approved to provide a construction contingency fund, for a total of $194,696. The County of Shasta will pay one-half of the construction costs per Contract No. 3685, and $109,000 has been budgeted from Traffic Impact Fees to pay the City's share of the costs. 04/18/2000 74 Resolution - Authorizing Submittal of Grant Application for Safe Routes to School Program (G-100-170) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 2000-75 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the filing of a State of California Department of Transportation grant application for Safe Routes to School (SR2S) grant monies in the amount of $650,000 ($350,000 for traffic control devices and $300,000 for pedestrian/bicyc1e improvements) for enhancement of pedestrian routes leading to schools in the City of Redding and the utilization of Construction Tax Capital Account and/or the Sidewalk Repair Program funds for required 10 percent local match. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended with the exception of those items approved by a separate vote as indicated above. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, and Anderson Council Members - None Council Members - Pohlmeyer Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2000-69, 2000-70, 2000-71, 2000-72, 2000-73, 2000-74, and 2000-75, and Ordinance No. 2269 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTIREAPPOINTMENT TO THE REDDINGPLANNING COMMISSION (B-080-300) Mayor Anderson recommended the appointment of Randall Memeo and the reappointment of Gary Brickwood to the Redding Planning Commission, to serve four-year terms expiring on May 1,2004. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, to appoint Randall Memeo and reappoint Gary Brickwood to the Redding Planning Commission, each to serve a four-year term expiring on May 1,2004. Voting was as follows: I Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, and Anderson Council Members - None Council Members - Pohlmeyer Council Members - None CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED ITEMS FOR THE CIVIC CENTER (B-130-070, C-050-025) Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated April 7, 2000, regarding the consideration of previously deferred items for the Civic Center project. He noted the following funding sources which may be used for the project, for a total of $510,755: Interest earnings on project funds Savings on budget estimates Revenue from surplus trailer sales Public Goods Funds $185,000 $200,000 $25,755 $100,000 I Total: $510,755 Mr. Perry said that it would be necessary to obtain a price quote for each separate recommended item or each bid as a separate project, although some of the work could be done by change order with Phase VI of the Civic Center project. 04/18/2000 75 Mr. Perry stated that the City Council Subcommittee for the Civic Center has reviewed and recommended that the following seven deferred items be funded. :1 Item Card reader lock system Window coverings Precast concrete furniture Minor project adjustments Stairway from plaza area to balcony Estimated Cost $30,000 $100,000 $20,000 $60,000 $45,000 Canvas awnings for Community Room Automatic door for handicap access $4,000 $15,000 Total: $274,000 It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council approve the addition of the aforementioned deferred items to the Civic Center project, for a total cost of $274,000. Council Member Cibula suggested that $10,000 from the category of minor project adjustments be designated toward the arts. Council Member Kight pointed out that the City Council Civic Center Subcommittee will review all deferred items for approval, including art work. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula to approve staff's recommendation with the notation that up to $10,000 of minor project adjustment funds be earmarked for the arts. I This motion died due to lack of a second. Council Member Kight indicated that priorities should be taken care of first, and then additional items can be revisited at a later date, and Mayor Anderson agreed. Council Member Cibula requested that staff return at a later date with any remaining funds that may be available for art work at the Civic Center. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to approve the use of savings on budget estimates and public goods funds for the purchase of deferred items for the Civic Center as outlined above, through the contractor or by separate bid as determined to be appropriate. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, and Anderson Council Members - None Council Members - Pohlmeyer Council Members - None I Mayor Anderson said it would be his intention to save some money, too. I RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds for the Preparation of the Oasis Road Area Specific Plan and Master Environmental Impact Report, and AWARD OF CONTRACT (B-130-070, G-030-11O, L-01O-075) Council Member Cibula abstained from discussing or voting on this matter. Development Services Director Hamilton provided an overview ofthe Report to City Council dated April 7, 2000, regarding a proposal to contract for the preparation of the Oasis Road Area Specific Plan and Master Environmental Impact Report (EIR). He recalled that the City Council approved a funding agreement for the project with Thomason Development, Ltd., 04/18/2000 76 and Donald Levenson at the December 7, 1999, City Council Meeting, and staff was directed to obtain bids from qualified consultants for preparation of the plan and EIR. Two subsequent Request for Proposals circulated to 18 firms each garnered one response from the firm of Robert Bien, William Frost & Associates. It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council authorize staff to enter into a contract with the firm of Robert Bien, William Frost & Associates for preparation of the Oasis Road Area Specific Plan and EIR in the amount of $291,400 ($156,900 for the Specific Plan and $134,500 for the EIR), and that a resolution be adopted appropriating $291,400 for the project ($199,610 from the Risk Management Fund and $91,790 from Traffic Benefit District 101). The funds allocated from these accounts would be in the form of a loan which would be repaid from Plan Area fees as property is developed. It is also recommended that the funding agreement with Thomason Development, Ltd., and Donald Levenson be revised to require payment of project costs following certification ofthe EIR and adoption of the Specific Plan in order to eliminate the appearance of bias toward the interests of major property owners. I In response to Council Member Kight, Mr. Hamilton explained that the idea of a specific plan is to facilitate development in an orderly fashion by predefining every conceivable aspect up front, particularly with regard to environmental review. In response to Council Member McGeorge, Mr. Hamilton indicated that while a development fee structure has yet to be developed, some of the items that would be included are the cost of the EIR and development intensity. For instance, large commercial property would generate more traffic than single family residential. He also advised that fees will not be levied to property owners who do not perform improvements. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, that Resolution No. 2000-76 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding approving and adopting the Thirty-Sixth Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $291,400 for the Oasis Road Specific Plan and Master Environmental Impact Report for Fiscal Year 1999-2000; authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Robert Bien, William Frost & Associates for preparation ofthe Oasis Road Area Specific Plan and Master Environmental Impact Report; and directing that the associated funding agreements with Thomas'Development, Ltd., and Donald Levenson be revised to require payment of project costs after adoption of the Plan and EIR. Voting was as follows: I Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Kight, McGeorge, and Anderson Council Members - None Council Members - Pohlmeyer Council Members - Cibula Resolution No. 2000-76 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PRESENTATION FROM THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT ATIONPLANNING AGENCY (T-I00-375) Director of Public Works August provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated April 10, 2000. He noted that at the April 25, 2000, Regional Transportation Planning Agency meeting, discussion will occur regarding the Federal Air Quality standards and the designation of Shasta County as failing to meet ozone limits. With the designation of nonattainment for Federal air quality standards comes the eligibility to receive Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funding in the estimated amount of $1 million annually. Mr. August related that another topic at the RTP A meeting will be the establishment of criteria to access the funding. I Daniel Kovacich, Executive Officer for the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTP A), provided a presentation regarding transportation funding, and specifically the 04/18/2000 77 Regional Transportation Plan update, the City of Redding's nonattainment designation, and CMAQ funding. I Council Member Kight inquired as to the methodology used in allocating 1998 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds. Mr. Kovacich explained that a methodology was developed through the cooperation of all affected agencies; however, the single most method used was the California Transportation Benefit which is a model that accumulates the benefits over a 20-year time period over a given transportation improvement; i.e., one of the highest ranking was a new road in Shasta Lake, Pine Grove Boulevard. All of those benefits were accumulated and a value was attached. Mayor Anderson commented that the City of Redding, being a hub of traffic activity in the North State, spends a great deal of transportation funds on street improvements. Council Member Cibula related concerns that with the nonattainment status comes the loss of funds in other areas. Public Works Director August stated that it is necessary to determine the manner in which the City will program funds toward which projects, and to enter discussions with other cities on dealing with urban needs. This was an information item and no action was taken. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Anderson stated that pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6, Council will adjourn to closed session to discuss the following: I Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: Sale of property located at 6700 Airport Road Negotiating parties: Michael Mitchell and CPI Under negotiation: price and terms (C-070-200) Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property: Quitclaim of Lots 6 and 7 in the Redding Airport Business Park Negotiating parties: Michael Mitchell and Guillon Industrial Properties Under negotiation: price and terms (C-070-01O) Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated agency representative: Randy Bachman Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 ofInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) AFL-CIO - Electric Employees (P-IOO-050-070) I At the hour of8: 15 p.m., Mayor Anderson adjourned the regular meeting to closed session. At the hour of 8:54 p.m., Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session. He stated that no reportable action was taken. 04/18/2000 78 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:55 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED 2:!FedL..~ ayor I ATTEST: ~~~ City Clerk' - - I I 04/18/2000